Free Films in the 4th
There is a free film festival going on at the 4th arrondissement’s City Hall. There’s a film tomorrow and another on Saturday. Hôtel de Ville For more details and to reserve your spots, click here....
View ArticleSummer Events in Paris
It’s always fun to plan a vacation around local festivals. Check out Paris Insider’s Guide‘s events calendar for Paris goings-on this summer. Semaine du Golfe, 2017 And if you are looking to hit up...
View ArticleOnly in Summer!
Complete France magazine recently shared an article on 9 Great things to do in Paris in summer and you haven’t missed any of them yet–there’s still time! Paris Plages is running longer than ever this...
View ArticleEuropean Heritage Days 2018
The annual European Heritage Days is coming up this weekend–September 15 and 16–and Bonjour Paris has posted their list of top picks for 2018. Assemblée Nationale European Heritage Days (Journées...
View ArticleRegional Wine Festivals in France
Complete France recently posted a list of their top picks for regional wine festivals in France. Quite a number of them are in October, so get planning now! The Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre right...
View ArticleNovember 11th
This Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of the Armistice after World War I. Secrets of Paris has provided us (here) with a great summary of the events commemorating this centennial. Be sure to read my...
View ArticleFrance for the Holidays
A number of people have asked me over the years what to do in Paris or elsewhere in France if visiting around Christmas and New Year’s. These are generally family holidays in France. Many businesses...
View ArticleStill No Plans for Thanksgiving?
If you’re in Paris and still aren’t sure where to get your turkey on Thursday, 52 Martinis has a few great suggestions for where to find that special meal. Some options are traditional, some offer a...
View ArticleChristmas and New Year’s Plans?
If you’re still looking for something to do on Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve this year, Come to Paris has a number of special activities you could consider. From cabarets to dinners to jazz to boat...
View ArticleSemaine du Golfe
At the end of May, I was in Brittany for the biennial week-long festival, the Semaine du Golfe. This “Week of the Gulf” is a celebration of the boating history of the Gulf of Morbihan. There is no...
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